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British Accents: Focus on Birmingham

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Creating an awesome Resume / CV

A story written by me. Based on a dream I had.

Calista is surprised when the magician knows her name and asks her to help him with a magic trick in front of the audience.

Vocabulary:
extend: to stretch out
dim: a little dark, not much light
spellbound: fascinated by something
squint: to close your eyes a little because the light is too bright
blush: when your face turns a little red because you like someone
amend: to change something, to improve it

Phrases:
to break the ice: to become comfortable with someone
in my element: to be around something you're completely comfortable with
to seek someone out: to search for a specific person
third wheel: an extra person on a date with the couple
by all means: yes

To read the transcript: https://saracasalino-books.weebly.com/blog/the-magicians-performance

Learn English with Stories

The Magician's Performance (short story)

"Pain really teaches you a lot of things."

FLO TALKS 

S - Situation / P - Problem / I - Implications / N - Need

All Ways Business

SPIN

El amor es el sentimiento más bello del mundo, las personas casadas son más felices que las solteras, el rol principal de la mujer es ser madre. En todos los ámbitos de la vida existen mitos. Pero, ¿Por qué o por quién son creados? la respuesta exacta no la sé, pero intuyo que tiene que ver con la incapacidad de buscar seriamente la verdad o pensar que el que emite el mito cree tener una verdad incuestionable ante un tema polémico o relevante. Acompáñame a conocer algunos mitos sobre el aprendizaje del español

Español con todo 

MITOS SOBRE EL APRENDIZAJE DEL ESPAÑOL

En el episodio de hoy comparto contigo algunos adjetivos que son muy usados en el español del día a día. La mayoría de estudiantes los desconoce, porque son bastante coloquiales y no aparecen en los libros de texto, pero si visitas España o ves series españolas, estoy segura de que vas a escucharlos más de una vez.

Blanca to go 

11 - adjetivos coloquiales 

If you want to be good with conversational English and communication, learn how to do small talk.
Small talk is one way to warm up the conversation. It is important to ask simple questions first before asking deeper questions. Small talk is an artform that leads to bigger conversations.

SMALL TALK IS AN ARTFORM

Am I effectively prioritizing tasks based on importance and urgency? 
Do I allocate my time to the most critical activities?

Do I frequently find myself overwhelmed by deadlines and commitments? 
How can I better manage my workload?

Am I struggling with procrastination or avoiding certain tasks? 
What strategies can I implement to overcome these tendencies?

Are distractions hindering my productivity? 
How can I create a more focused work environment?

Am I setting realistic and achievable goals? 
Do I break down large tasks into smaller, manageable steps?

Do I effectively delegate tasks to others? 
Am I maximizing my team's potential?

Am I taking sufficient breaks throughout the day? 
How can I balance work and rest to maintain optimal productivity?

Am I using time management tools or techniques to improve my efficiency?
Are there any new tools or methods I could explore?

Am I regularly reviewing and adjusting my schedule to ensure it aligns with my priorities? 
How can I make necessary adjustments to stay on track?

Am I seeking feedback and support from others to improve my time management skills?
Are there mentors or resources available to help me?
